Beside the Seaside, Beside the Sea

WONG CHOR SAY is a village girl whose family perished in a storm. Being the only survivor, she is brought up by her uncle CH UT GUN. Though SAY loves learning very much, according to the village rule, girls are not allowed to receive education. Nevertheless, a kind-hearted teacher, CHEUNG, exposes her to new way of thinking during his spare time. SAY's parents have pre-arranged a marriage for SAY who dislikes her future husband, YAU CHEONG. On the other hand, SAY has a childhood lover, TSANG NGAU. However, NGAU's mother is quite against their intimate relationship. SAY is very much impressed by a female film producer, TSANG LAI WAR, who comes from Shanghai. Her independence inspires SAY to fight for freedom in her love life and makes her eager to see the life in Shanghai. Finally, SAY asks for the engagement to be cancelled but is refused by CHEONG's father.